how to make water beads off Glass?

macboi · 07-16-2006, 09:12 AM

half of my front glass does this.. not the other side.. LOL .

i remembered it was under a tree once, but only that side was covered and now that's the only side that beads..

oneshare325 · 07-16-2006, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by macboi

half of my front glass does this.. not the other side.. LOL .

i remembered it was under a tree once, but only that side was covered and now that's the only side that beads..

Not sure but i think you are talking about a product called rain x, they also make a windshield washer fluid that has rain x in it, this makes water bead off. it is kinda like a wax for your windshield.

scottjones · 07-16-2006, 11:27 AM

Screw Rain-X... use Aquapel. It's rain-x on streoids. I use it on all of my cars

NoMods · 07-16-2006, 12:05 PM

rain-x works great and it's cheap, you can get it anywhere, aquapel is harder to find and make sure you prep it well too.

andrew 330i · 07-16-2006, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by scottjones

Screw Rain-X... use Aquapel. It's rain-x on steroids. I use it on all of my cars

all about this stuff... this is all i use as well... the longevity is outstanding imo.

tire rack sells it too.

bavarian19 · 07-16-2006, 09:47 PM

I used rain x on a previous vehicle, and it stripped the rubber of the wiper blades... I literally saw a black line of rubber start to form where the blades stopped... Might have been a fluke, but I will never use such a product on the front window again...

Maybe on the rear and sides, but certainy not the front...

picus · 07-17-2006, 07:23 AM

Or you can put any paint sealant on your glass and get the same results.

pander5 · 07-17-2006, 09:09 AM

I'll second what picus said. For any Zaino users, I apply Z2Pro to my windshield and it works remarkably well for a long time. I've never noticed any wiper blade degradation.

inTgr8r · 07-17-2006, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by picus

Or you can put any paint sealant on your glass and get the same results.

^^WHS +1... Zaino

picus · 07-17-2006, 12:03 PM

When I use sealants on cars I always put it on all windows. Sealants won't streak and won't degrade wipers. Waxes can streak, so if you're waxing it's probably a good bet to use something like Aquapel instead.

macboi · 07-17-2006, 05:02 PM

thanks. ordered that aquapel already!!!

andrew 330i · 07-17-2006, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by macboi

thanks. ordered that aquapel already!!!

you'll like it!

Hunter399 · 07-17-2006, 07:04 PM

rainx works for me

mds82 · 07-22-2006, 05:36 PM

I just ordered some Aquapel from TireRack. i cant wait for the stuff to get here.

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scottjones Professional Member 7 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (0)	Screw Rain-X... use Aquapel. It's rain-x on streoids. I use it on all of my cars __________________ Scott Jones 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 2009 BMW 335xi (Previous)
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NoMods Colonel 1108 Rep 2,326 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (10) Garage List 2022 M5 [10.00]	rain-x works great and it's cheap, you can get it anywhere, aquapel is harder to find and make sure you prep it well too.
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	I used rain x on a previous vehicle, and it stripped the rubber of the wiper blades... I literally saw a black line of rubber start to form where the blades stopped... Might have been a fluke, but I will never use such a product on the front window again... Maybe on the rear and sides, but certainy not the front...
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Or you can put any paint sealant on your glass and get the same results.
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pander5 Special Forces - Discretion is superior 31 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	I'll second what picus said. For any Zaino users, I apply Z2Pro to my windshield and it works remarkably well for a long time. I've never noticed any wiper blade degradation.
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	When I use sealants on cars I always put it on all windows. Sealants won't streak and won't degrade wipers. Waxes can streak, so if you're waxing it's probably a good bet to use something like Aquapel instead.
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macboi Captain 36 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 06 e90 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 325 [0.00]	thanks. ordered that aquapel already!!!
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